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N146 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,690 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,307 miles

Rear REAR TYRE HAS BEEN PLUGGED

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 48,281 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,139 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,852 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake discs, rusty from standing (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front brake pad hook not in contact with locating pin, but held firm with 2 caliper pins

Nearside clutch fluid low

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc rusty from standing (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,676 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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Pass 15 May 2006 42,572 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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N146 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 RJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N146 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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